Watch the sizing
This is ideal in that it's lightweight, high vis and packs into the provided bag perfectly - which in turn fits a back pocket.
However, it's a bit sweaty but I think that may be because it's tight on me. I did ask about sizing and got a medium as a result of the advice, but it's just too tight even with only one layer underneath. I'm going to get another in Large - I'm a medium in everything else!
18 August 2016

Good quality
Bought this at the knock-down price of £20 so I wasn't expecting great things. However, when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and fit. This is not just a bin-liner with sleeves - it has a soft feel that looks like it will keep the rain out pretty well. The fit is cut shorter at the front and dropped at the back which is perfect for road cycling. It comes with a handy little bag that fits nicely into a jersey pocket. It looks and feels like a jacket you would expect to pay £80+
I should add that I haven't worn the jacket in heavy rain yet but I will come back and update this review when I have.
08 June 2016

excellent
Really effective product considering the price. Great level of waterproofing - used in 'foul' winter weather. Not breathable but works really well in winter to keep warm as well as effectively waterproof. Haven't need to use for summer showers yet. Highly recommended.
07 June 2016

Fantastic value for money
I bought this for a sportive and thank god I did because it properly rained for an hour and a half. It was easy to carry in my jersey pocket, kept me dry and was not too sweaty even though I spent a lot of the time climbing a steep long hill. Buy a size bigger than you think you need as there is no stretch. I didn't and had to send it back for a bigger size.
23 May 2016

Light and comfy
Read other reviews complaining it is too short and too sweaty. I disagree. I've been wearing it through a cold mixed spring and it's long enough at my back (size med, I'm 5'11). Its not sweaty either, but I ride in Scotland when it's never warm so even when I'm working hard wearing this I've found it breathable enough. Packs down well but not tiny, you still notice it in your jersey pocket.
Only complaint is the reflective trim. It is very minimal. The part at the shoulders is covered front and back as soon as you wear a rucksack and there is none on the arms. Why not add some to cuffs and zip material? Its pretty baggy on arms too.
22 May 2016

Get it while you can
Bought in the sale.Love the blue colour.Wore it on the rain sodden commute home this evening.Bone dry afterwards .Looks good performs even better. Outstanding value for money.
18 May 2016

Great quality for the price
Bought this on offer at just £20 and am amazed at quality and specification at such a low price. Both waterproof and breathable and small enough to pack into a jersey pocket- what more could you possibly want? Even came with a little mesh bag to keep it compact in your pocket .
Highly recommended- Buy Now if they are still on offer!!!
16 May 2016

Very effective rainjacket
This jacket is very well designed - excellent technical fit over a jersey with base layer (thanks to wiggle's size guide was able to choose to my measurements accurately). The length & tail is perfect due covers under jersey pockets but not too long to look odd if wearing off the bike! Packs down into pouch provided ideal for standby.
Fully water proof with tape seems, works superbly in seasonal spring downpours, kept me dry.. Breathability to be expected,good.This DHB product is fantastic value for money, good quality, well designed & performs very well.
02 May 2016

Jacket is average for it's price. The jacket is short at the front . One of the main reasons I purchased the jacket was because it is advertised as compact when folded. The jacket no matter how many times tried will not fit into the storage bag supplied with it. , It will fit into a rear pocket of a cycling top but an Endura jacket I own is far more compact to carry.
29 April 2016

Good rain jacket for the price
Jacket fits well and keeps the wet out. On a warm day will cause some sweating but not as bad as some other cheap jackets. A good jacket to keep in you pocket and wear as needed, also wind proof so will keep you warm if you get caught out if the weather turns out to be colder than you thought.
28 April 2016

Lightweight and easy to transport
My buddy normally only buys Castelli but hes borrowed this jacket on a few occasions and I think that speaks volumes for how good it is.
Carry?
Its a real lightweight jacket and comes with a nice bag you can tuck it into...personally I sling this in a cut down water bottle and it fits just perfectly.
Breathable?
Its not incredibly breathable so you're going to sweat inside this if you are riding pretty hard but I think thats the same for most jackets. I would rather be wet with sweat than rain :D
Dry?
Keeps the rain out pretty well and has a waxing layer on-top of the jacket so you can see the beads rolling off,
Size?
I am 5'10 weigh about 90kg and I went for the Large it comes up fairly tight but I don't want some parachute it fits over an underlayer and winter jersey just fine on me.
28 April 2016

good overall
My only comment was that I had to change it due to size which is fine but I ordered a Yellow one and a black one arrived. I needed it that day so didn't bother sending it back and forgot to feed back...
22 April 2016

Great lightweight packable jacket
I purchased this jacket as I was in need of a packable fully waterproof jacket that would fit in a jersey pocket
On first wearing the jacket on a club ride the weather was awful and rained the whole time! This jacket kept me 100% dry!
Its not fully breathable but for £21 its by far the best bit of kit I have!
The fit is not quite race fit but I didn't notice any flapping around in the wind and rain!
19 April 2016

Good but not brilliant
Good jacket and good value - the real downside is that it is simply too short at the back.
Make this a little longer and it would be excellent!
14 April 2016

Durable jacket
I use this jacket both on and off road. The cut and fit is perfect for both. Perfect protection on road, even on the dampest of days. Can also be used as wind protection. Regarding off road, its strong and durable enough to survive a fall or when brushing through gorse. However, it can get abit warm on long climbs but then again what gear doesnt.
12 April 2016

Great waterproof jacket
Easily rolls up and fits in my jersey pocket, very waterproof, very lightweight. But not very breathable. However it has saved me on several long rides when un-expected cold or wet weather hit. Worth every penny.
31 March 2016

Good quality, good value, essential item for winte
Good price, good quality and convenient size to taking on winter rides when the forecast is hit and miss!
26 March 2016

dhb is the best value
Another great dhb product, value at its best along with quality.
22 March 2016

Waterproof but not breathable
For the price, this is an excellent bit of kit. It fits very well - I particularly like the fleece-lined collar which helps to keep your neck warm. It's also small enough to fold up and keep it in a jersey pocket, plus it's very bright so good for making yourself noticeable to other road users.
It's extremely waterproof. I've worn it in torrential rain and no water has got through. But the downside to that is that the jacket isn't at all breathable. If the temperature is into double figures or you're putting in any sort of decent effort on the bike, you'll quickly build up a sweat inside. Wearing it in cold conditions actually helps keep you warm on the bike though!
02 March 2016

Great value packable jacket
Works well as a packable jacket, though won't easily fit into the pouch provided (instead, I use a slightly bigger one supplied with the more compact Wisp jacket!).
Fits OK into jersey back pocket. Simple, lightweight, keeps the rain out, and highly visible in poor weather. Not goretex quality, but fine for the price.
Only improvement would be to add a pocket - this wouldn't add much to the weight or cost.
21 February 2016

Value for money
Does what it says it does - keeps you dry, which is ideal on my relatively short commute. Could get a bit sweaty on longer rides though.
05 February 2016

Excellent
Suitable for warm and rainy weathers. Can be weared only with base layer as well. Only missing thing is pockets
01 February 2016

just as good as Pocket Rocket
This item just as good as altura Pocket Rocket great value
22 January 2016

Nice jacket, good fit, water proof and high viz. Very happy
22 January 2016

does what it says
Great jacket, does what it states perfectly. Used for 20-30miler winter night rides in all weather, i've been riding in torrential down pours a few degrees above zero and I works perfectly. It can get warm as its not that breathable but that suits fine cycling in N.Ireland on a miserable winter night
15 January 2016

Great Waterproof
A great dhb product. Vert lightweight, good water proofing, good reflectivity and great fit. Definitely recommend.
10 January 2016

Does exactly what I required
Is light and packs up small for occasional use. Waterproof and excellent value for money.
Does not offer much 'breathability' - but this was not expected given purchase price and works just great for the few times I encounter heavy rain when cycling.
09 January 2016

Value jacket, simple and waterproof
Had this for a couple of weeks, is waterproof and still has the hydrophobic ability to shed water, but that is rapidly wearing. Good value at about 20 pounds, but back is not cut long (I had size large as am fairly slim but 6'4" tall), hence gap to waterproof trousers which is cold and not elegant for those following!
The hems are fairly simple and thin - we'll see how long they last through daily commuting.
Also despite being both dhb, it is a different colour from the dhb mono hi viz waterproof trousers - clearly a style faux-pas as far as my 7 year old is concerned! I woudl have thought they could have used the same fabric and hence same colour ...
05 January 2016

Good low cost back up jacket
Got a large and it has good arm length but a little short in body and has nothing stopping it riding up your back when cycling. I'm 5f10 and 80kg. After 3hrs in driving rain it looked like it was starting to saturate as fabric was changing shade. It's fairly tricky to fit into its storage bag. It's also not that breathable. However at thisnprice point it would be bard to find anything that is better in the areas mentioned above so still makes it a recommended buy for a cheap backup rain jacket.
23 December 2015

good value.order a size up.
Bought in sale, at half price. Packs away small and seems great. Normally take size L or Xl, so having read other reviews about it coming up small, i ordered xl. Even xl was too small on my chest, so sent back for an xxl. Xxl fits great. If you are a swimmer with bigger shoulders and chest then size up. The exchange for a bigger size was no hassle, wiggle have got the exchange process sorted.
22 December 2015

Just wondering which size I should get? I am 6'3, 42" chest and 33" waist, everything except the height suggests an L should fit well but dont want to get one thats too short then, likewise I dont want it to be too loose either.

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I'm similar in size.174 - 77 - 90 and I went with a small.I've used it once in the rain with baselayer and jersey under. Fit is just right around the body, however the arms are a little long.I would go for a Small unless you have extremely long arms.

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I can confirm that the weight of the jacket is not provided to us from the manufacturer but due to the design and additional features we would estimate that this would be around twice the weight of the DHB Wisp jacket.

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Hi, I am 5 ft 8 and have a 35 inch waist with a 42-44 inch chest. I bought the large and it is a close fit. also it is just about the right length so I suspect it would be too short for you...so i guess you should try the XL?

I am 5'10" and got the medium size. It is a very good fit and can be worn over a jersey. I think anything smaller would be too tight across the shoulder and possibly the sleeve length would be too short

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The MINIMA S is the new MINIMA. The difference is very simply a slightly more refined fit around the arm area. There is a new seam in the elbow joint which allows the arm fitting to be slightly closer without being restrictive.